Paul Criscuolo was named Southern Wine & Spirits Vice President/General Manager for the Mid Atlantic States in January 2006. His primary responsibilities are to lead the operations in North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. Prior to joining Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc., Paul served as Vice President of the Control States Unit of Allied Domecq Spirits, N. A., and before that with Joseph E. Seagram & Sons, in various roles of increasing responsibility both in the United States and Asia.

Paul brings more than 28 years of combined Control State and Open State experience to Southern, including proven skills in leading Control State operations from the Supplier side of the business.

Paul is a graduate of the University of Colorado, with a B.A.S. in Economics/African and Middle Eastern Studies.